Current Obituaries
Mercy Opal-Marie Sanders
Oct 27, 2018
CASA GRANDE - Mercy Opal-Marie Sanders, infant daughter of Destiny D. Thomas and John A. Sanders, was born and died on Oct. 27, 2018, at Banner Desert Medical Center.In addition to her parents, survivors include four siblings, Allen and Zyree Mosley, Josiah and Kahliyah Grimes. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Ray Thomas Jr. and a sibling.J. Warren...
Ninfa Garcia
Oct 26, 2018
Ninfa Garcia, 61, of Casa Grande, passed away October 26, 2018 at Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa, AZ. She was born on May 27,1957 in Mexico to Eusebio and Zeferina (Salas) Contreras.She was a smart, hard working woman who enjoyed giving advice and helping those in need.She also liked gardening, cooking, crocheting. She loved being withher family but especially with...
Diana Marie Marquez
Oct 23, 2018
FLORENCE - Diana Marie Marquez, 47, died on Oct. 23, 2018, in Florence.Ms. Marquez was born on Dec. 4, 1970, in Florence to Eleasar L. Marquez and Amelia D. Palma. She enjoyed spending time with her family and making them laugh. She also enjoyed telling stories, cooking, music and singing.Survivors include her father, of Sacaton; three sons, Manuel Valenzuela of...
Robert R. "Bob" Avenetti
Oct 23, 2018
FLORENCE - Robert R. "Bob" Avenetti, 93, died on Oct. 23, 2018.Mr. Avenetti was born on July 3, 1925, en route to California and raised in Florence, a son of John and Lina Avenetti and grandson of Italian immigrant Juan Avenetti. He joined the Navy as a teenager and served in World War II and two tours in Korea. After...
Felicia Renee Manuel
Oct 22, 2018
SACATON - Felicia Renee Manuel, 51, died on Oct. 22, 2018.Ms. Manuel was born on Jan. 22, 1967, in Sacaton to R. Leslie Manuel and Sally (Garcia) Rivers. She enjoyed taking mini road trips with her cousin and best friend, Adrienne. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.Her hobbies included floral arranging and doing hair, makeup and nails....
Monty Joseph Vincent Jr.
Oct 22, 2018
SANTAN - Monty Joseph Vincent Sr., 26, died on Oct. 22, 2018.Mr. Vincent was born on Nov. 25, 1991, to Joseph Vincent and Corrine Miguel in Sacaton. He loved to hang out with his family, especially his kids.He loved the color red and enjoyed listening to old-school music. He also enjoyed playing basketball with the boys and going on walks.Survivors...
Dennis Michael Jose
Oct 22, 2018
Dennis Michael Jose ,63 ,of Sells, Arizona passed away on October 22, 2018. Dennis was born on July 22, 1955 in Phoenix, Arizona to Daniel Victor Jose and Priscilla Elizebeth Jose.Dennis loved being around his family and friends, very caring, and hardworking man. Dennis we thank you for all the love and care that you gave us, you have left...
Maria E. Maldonado
Oct 20, 2018
ELOY - Maria E. Maldonado, 68, died on Oct. 20, 2018, in Eloy.Mrs. Maldonado was born to Julian and Mary Sauceda on April 24, 1950, in Eloy. She enjoyed knitting, puzzles, sewing and reading.She also enjoyed listening to music, dancing and going to casinos. She loved spending time with her family.Survivors include her husband, Frank; five adult children, Cecilia Duarte,...
David Larry "Dave" Harrington
Oct 19, 2018
COOLIDGE - David Larry "Dave" Harrington, 75, of Coolidge, a longtime Pinal County law enforcement officer, died on Oct. 19, 2018, at home, surrounded by family.Mr. Harrington was born on May 12, 1943, and was a son of Alvie and Pauline Harrington. He attended Casa Grande schools and enjoyed playing football and running track. He served briefly with the Casa...
Lexi Anita Lopez
Oct 18, 2018
CASA GRANDE - Lexi Anita Lopez, 18, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 18, 2018, at home.Ms. Lopez was born on Oct. 26, 1999, in Casa Grande to Richard and Guadalupe (Pina) Lopez. She loved music, dancing and singing and was a big Justin Bieber fan. She was always helping and making people smile.Survivors include her parents; a sister, Stormie...
Monica Elaine Sanchez-Flores
Oct 18, 2018
SACATON - Monica Elaine Sanchez-Flores, 58, died on Oct. 18, 2018.Ms. Sanchez-Flores was born on July 24, 1960, to R. Leslie Manuel and Sally (Garcia) Rivers in Sacaton. She enjoyed spending her time with her grandchildren, being outdoors, playing chair volleyball and doing puzzles with her mom. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. She was a certified...
Robert Owen Bartholomew
Oct 18, 2018
ARIZONA CITY - Robert Owen Bartholomew, 81, of Arizona City died on Oct. 28, 2018.Mr. Bartholomew was born on May 22, 1937, in Payson, Utah, to Alma and Patricia (Riley) Bartholomew. A lifelong educator, he taught at Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah, and other institutions. He enjoyed fishing and golf. He was proud of his family and devoted...
Bryson Butch Hall
Oct 17, 2018
CASA BLANCA - Bryson Butch Hall, 34, died on Oct. 17, 2018.Mr. Hall was born to Burton Hall and Constance Salkey on July 19, 1984. He loved helping families with rosary services and enjoyed dancing the papakolea. He was part of the Matachines and started his own traditional dance group with an O’odham name, called River People Traditional Dancers and...
Juana Patino Carrizoza
Oct 16, 2018
ELOY - Juana Patino Carrizoza, 65, died on Oct. 16, 2018, in Casa Grande.Mrs. Carrizoza was born on June 8, 1953, in Mexico to Lucio and Cristina Patino. She enjoyed listening to music and gardening. She loved to spend time with family and friends.Survivors include her husband, Victor L.; a son, Victor M. Carrizoza of Eloy; and six siblings, Francisco...
Robert Dean Lyons
Oct 16, 2018
SACATON - Robert Dean Lyons Sr., 54, of Sacaton died on Oct. 16, 2018.Mr. Lyons was born on March 13, 1964, in Sacaton to Richard F. Lyons Sr. and Marjorie Lyons. He was a big Oakland Raiders fan, loved his music and going to concerts, and was a funny guy. He could fix many things and was always helping people....
Maria Antonieta "Toni" Carrasco
Oct 14, 2018
FLORENCE - Maria Antonieta "Toni" Carrasco, 51, died on Oct. 14, 2018, in Chandler.Ms. Carrasco was born on Feb. 1, 1967, in Florence to Bernardo and Victoria Carrasco. She loved spending time with her family, traveling and listening to music. She was a lovable person.Survivors include her companion, Jeff Martin; four children, Gabriel Perez, Angelica Chavarin, Raquel Perez and Selena...
Sally Ann Peoples
Oct 12, 2018
CASA GRANDE - Sally Ann Peoples died on Oct. 12, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer.Ms. Peoples graduated from Casa Grande Union High School in 1988 and from the University of Arizona with a degree in family studies.She dedicated her life to helping others, both personally and professionally. She spent more than a decade helping women and children affected...
Majel Gibson
Oct 10, 2018
COOLIDGE - Majel Gibson, 45, of Coolidge died on Oct. 10, 2018.Ms. Gibson was born on Oct. 24, 1972, in Sacaton and was a daughter of Michael Gibson Sr. and Sandra Lee Johnson. She was a very caring and loving person who loved cooking and listening to reggae music.She was devoted to her family and always put a smile on...
Martin Anthony Zepeda
Oct 8, 2018
STANFIELD - Martin Anthony Zepeda, 44, of Stanfield died on Oct. 8, 2018.Mr. Zepeda was born on Sept. 25, 1974, to Anthony Martin Zepeda and Esperanza T. Velasco-Zepeda of Stanfield. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his two beautiful daughters. He was known as a funny guy, always joking around and making people laugh. He loved...
Don Dexter Preayer
Oct 6, 2018
CASA GRANDE - Don Dexter Preayer, 43, died on Oct. 6, 2018, in Casa Grande.Mr. Preayer was a son of James Payton Sr. and Linda Preayer and was born in Phoenix on Aug. 23, 1975. He enjoyed spending time with his family, including his grandchildren, and fishing, hunting and watching sports.Survivors include his wife, Nicole S.C. Johnson Preayer; three children,...
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